Question

Ravi touch the leaves of Mimosa pudica plant the leaves are folded and he was surprised to see that write the reason for this ​

Answer 1

The reason is:

Explanation:

• This is due to Seismonastic Movement.
• In this the plant leaves show a movement that is directional in nature.
• The movement happens independent of the direction of the stimuli.
• The movement happens as touch or vibration causes an ion concentration difference in the leaves.
• This alters the water concentration in the leaves thereby lowering the turgor pressure.
• This causes the leaves to droop.

Answer 2

Reason for folding of the leaves of Mimosa pudica

Explanation:

• This plant is very sensitive and response while touching it as and thus they are called as sleepy or sensitive plant that are belongs to Legume family.
• When the leaflets are touched by hand or any other stimuli they show seismonastic movement.
• This is mainly generated  due to defense mechanism against predator.